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S309 KFC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 KFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 79,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Seat belt buckle (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Advise tracking

Anti freeze low

Nearside Rear Tyre miss-shaped

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre miss-shaped

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (2mm), wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 48,995 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,166 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 43,166 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S Wiper Blade Torn, but clearing screen.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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S309 KFC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S309 KFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S309 KFC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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